Remote control lets one participant interact with the other person's screen during a live Nearo session, and it works in both Calls and Rooms.
How remote control works during screen sharing
Remote control is directly tied to screen sharing in Nearo.
When someone starts sharing their screen, remote control is automatically enabled. This means the other participant can interact with the shared screen while the screen share is active.
You do not need to approve each control action individually. Nearo manages control automatically to keep sessions smooth and predictable.
Who has control at any moment
To prevent conflicts, Nearo always prioritizes the person whose screen is being shared.
This means:
When you move your mouse or type on your keyboard, only you have control.
When you stop using your mouse and keyboard, the other person can take control of your screen.
Control switches automatically based on activity, so two people cannot control the screen at the same time.
This behavior helps avoid accidental clicks or typing conflicts during instruction.
Remote control in Rooms
In a Nearo Room, only the host can share their screen, and guests can control the host's screen using remote control.
Remote control in a Room is supported on computers (Mac or Windows) and Chromebooks. It is not currently supported on tablets or phones.
Turning off remote control
If you want to stop sharing control of your screen while continuing to share your screen, click the Remote control icon in the session toolbar. The icon looks like a pointer arrow.
Once remote control is turned off, the other person will no longer be able to interact with your screen. You can turn remote control back on at any time by clicking the same icon again.
When remote control ends
Remote control ends automatically when you stop sharing your screen.
No additional permissions or settings are required to disable it at the end of a session.